R v Allingham. R v Bandy - [1954] NZLR 1223

Criminal Law — Housebreaking — Possession of "any instrument of housebreaking" — "Instruments", All those Things applied or applicable to Advantage in Housebreaking — Bolt-cutter properly regarded as "instrument of housebreaking" — Evidence of Accused's Possession of Torch, Gloves, and Gelignite properly given to prove Intent — Jury to determine in Light of Attendant Circumstances if Such Articles in Possession of Accused for Purpose of Use in Housebreaking — Crimes Act, 1908, s 282 (a).

Criminal Law — Appeal against Conviction — Appellants convicted of being in Possession of "instruments of housebreaking" — One of Several Articles held to be within That Phrase — No substantial Miscarriage of Justice — Criminal Appeal Act, 1945, ss 4 (1), 5 (1).